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Does anyone else start getting really down in May? As long as I can remember - may is a difficult month for me, long before the Major Depression label. It spirals into slothful living and sleeping the winter away. Even though I love autumn weather, on the inside I just want to go to sleep and bide my time 'till spring comes - when I know i get a burst of energy back. Lots of people suffer SAD, and for some its serious. Its a well documented condition, and in my case compounds existing depression & anxiety, the tipping point. I noticed here on the forums last year that a lot of us struggled to get through winter, even here in mild Australian weather. What, if any are your winter blues symptoms in the winter?
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Unknown userMember
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Hi Kurra, Eth, everyone. Nothing like age to thin our bones and the winter cold to stiffen joints.
I woke to sirens an hour ago, it triggers flashbacks, and two helicopter flyover since 😞 Can't escape my brain, and my heart, it hurts... How much can we take? Wish I had someone to talk to. At least its beautiful and sunny out, might try go for a walk 🙂
"Life is difficult but not impossible" 🌿
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ethSenior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member A walk sounds good. I can't get out of my cabin this morning. Need more sleep too.
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Unknown userMember
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Cabin ?
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ethSenior Contributor
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I live in a cabin in my brother's back yard @Former-Member. They were filming outside my door. Finished now and I managed to have a nap.
How are you today?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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a walk sounds good @Former-Member
it is raining here
how big is the cabin @eth xx
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ethSenior Contributor
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3 1/2 x 7 m @Shaz51 one long room with lots of glass panels. bed at one end, kitchenette at the other, table and chairs in between. But I have lots of my artefacts decorating it so it feels homey. I had to get rid of most of my posessions when I moved here but don't miss much. Life is better here with family support and encouragement.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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sounds nice and homey @eth xx
Life is better here with family support and encouragement., sure is my friend , makes a big difference
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Unknown userMember
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Hi Eth, just catching up on posts - had a bad day yesterday. Your cabin close to rels sounds cosy, and hopefully private enough. I've lived in a few granny flats on & off and found them ok, enough on my own. Hope you have a good day. 🌷🌿
Hi Shaz, can never really get enough walking I guess. Do you & hubby go walking together? Good for depression too they say. I'd love someone to walk with. Hope you're holding up 💜
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ethSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Former-Member You have a good day too 🙂
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soulSenior Contributor
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Come for a walk with me @Former-Member. The shortest day of the year has now passed. More daylight by a minute each day. I get at least my 10000 steps in each day, often over 20000 on the weekends.
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